Dr. Frank Bures: Benadryl Can Be Used as Anesthetic for Small Surgical Procedures
Frank Bures, MD, a dermatologist based in Winona, Minn., says Benadryl can be used as an anesthetic for small surgical procedures, according to a Winona Daily News report.
Dr. Bures said Benadryl can be used for patients who believe they are allergic to lidocaine. Some patients experience an adverse reaction to the injection or epinephrine, or may experience a "fright reaction" that causes the heart to slow.
He said in these cases, Benadryl is an effective option and comes in an injectable form as well as a pill and liquid. He said the drug can be diluted from its stock 5 percent to 1 percent very easily and substituted very efficiently for a small surgical procedure.
Related Articles on Anesthesia:
Hospira's Drastically Reduced Price Could Spur Takeover Attempts From Competitors
South San Francisco Kaiser Anesthesiologist Honored for Service Work
Anesthesia Care Team Employee Sentenced to Six Months for Organized Fraud
© Copyright ASC COMMUNICATIONS 2012. Interested in LINKING to or REPRINTING this content? View our policies by clicking here.
Latest Articles
- 10 Factors That Affect Surgery Center Value
- Physicians Endoscopy Partners With NY Physicians, Hospital on New Endoscopy Center
- Physicians Endoscopy Partners With NY Physicians, Hospital on New Endoscopy Center
- Covalon Receives FDA Approval for Antimicrobial Silicone Adhesive Film
- New Treatment Uses IV Injections for Severe Migraines
Dow Jones
Company ID [INDEXDJX:.DJI] Last trade:12,598.55 Trade time:4:03PM EDT Value change:▼33.45 (-0.26%)NASDAQ
Company ID [INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC] Last trade:2,874.04 Trade time:5:16PM EDT Value change:▼19.72 (-0.68%)S&P 500
Company ID [INDEXSP:.INX] Last trade:1,324.80 Trade time:4:32PM EDT Value change:▼5.86 (-0.44%)Channels
